Serif Contrasted Utly 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agna' by DSType, 'Escrow' by Font Bureau, 'Quase Display' by Monotype, 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN, and 'Frasa Display' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, luxury appeal, display impact, editorial voice, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. The design pairs dense, weighty main strokes with very fine hairlines and needle-like serifs, producing a crisp, cut-paper silhouette in display sizes. Capitals are broad and statuesque with smooth, rounded bowls (notably C, G, O) and cleanly carved counters; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are robust but finish in delicate, pointed terminals. Lowercase shows a compact, slightly traditional build with a two-storey a, a strong ball/teardrop ear on g, and a firm, bracket-minimal serif treatment throughout; the italic is not shown, and the roman maintains an even, upright rhythm.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, posters, and high-impact pull quotes. It can also work for short subheads where a luxurious, high-contrast voice is desired, but its finest details suggest careful use at smaller sizes or in low-resolution contexts.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a distinctly editorial, runway-ready presence. Its sharp contrast and refined hairlines convey sophistication and drama, reading as confident, formal, and slightly theatrical when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, luxury-leaning take on the classic high-contrast serif formula: strong verticals for authority, ultra-fine hairlines for elegance, and wide proportions for commanding headline presence.
The font’s contrast creates striking word shapes in headline settings, with particularly bold, graphic numerals and emphatic punctuation. Hairlines and serifs appear intentionally thin, so the texture can shift from solid to glittery depending on size and reproduction, emphasizing its display-first character.